(AVAV) AeroVironment - Ratings and Ratios
Drones, Ammunition, Sensors, Satellites, Software
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Description: AVAV AeroVironment
AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a leading provider of robotic systems and related services to government agencies and businesses globally, operating through two main segments: Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy. The companys diverse portfolio includes uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), counter-UAS solutions, loitering munitions, autonomy and AI technologies, and space-related products such as digital beamforming technology and laser communications systems.
From a business perspective, AeroVironments strengths lie in its ability to deliver innovative solutions that cater to the growing demand for unmanned systems and advanced technologies in the defense and aerospace sectors. The companys focus on R&D is evident in its diverse product offerings, which include unmanned maritime and ground systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and cyber solutions for national security and defense operations. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, particularly in the Autonomous Systems segment, and the companys ability to secure new contracts and expand its customer base.
To further evaluate AeroVironments financial health and performance, we can examine additional KPIs such as the companys gross margin ratio, operating cash flow, and debt-to-equity ratio. A high gross margin ratio would indicate AeroVironments ability to maintain pricing power and control costs, while a strong operating cash flow would suggest the companys ability to generate cash from its core operations. A low debt-to-equity ratio would imply a healthy balance sheet and reduced financial risk.
From a valuation perspective, AeroVironments P/E ratio of 153.75 and forward P/E of 78.13 suggest that the stock may be trading at a premium, potentially due to the companys high growth prospects and strong industry tailwinds. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the companys valuation, we can examine additional metrics such as the EV/EBITDA ratio and the price-to-sales ratio. These metrics can provide insights into AeroVironments relative valuation compared to its peers and the broader market.
AVAV Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 13,063m |
| Sub-Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-01-23 |
AVAV Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 53.1 |
| Fundamental | 50.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Rel. Strength | -8.39 |
| Analysts | 4.57 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 245.46 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
AVAV Dividends
Currently no dividends paidAVAV Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 78% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 4.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 73.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 24.62% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.40 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.41 |
| Alpha | 4.50 |
| Beta | 1.716 |
| Volatility | 50.97% |
| Current Volume | 671.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 898.9k |
| Stop Loss | 232.1 (-5.9%) |
| Signal | 0.21 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (43.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 47.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.75pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 55.13% (prev 51.72%; Δ 3.41pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.00 (>3.0%) and CFO -1.32m <= Net Income 43.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-6.57m) to EBITDA (36.2m) ratio: -0.18 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.52 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (28.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.60% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 36.06% (prev 39.26%; Δ -3.20pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 72.23% (prev 67.56%; Δ 4.67pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 12.28 (EBITDA TTM 36.2m / Interest Expense TTM 2.19m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.71
| (A) 0.39 = (Total Current Assets 606.5m - Total Current Liabilities 172.2m) / Total Assets 1.12b |
| (B) 0.24 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 274.3m / Total Assets 1.12b |
| (C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 26.9m / Avg Total Assets 1.09b |
| (D) 1.14 = Book Value of Equity 267.8m / Total Liabilities 234.1m |
| Total Rating: 4.71 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 50.42
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -0.01% = -0.01 |
| 3. FCF Margin -0.17% = -0.06 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.05 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.12 = 1.59 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -9.34% = -11.67 |
| 7. RoE 5.06% = 0.42 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 82.99% = 4.15 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 30.69% = 2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 162.6% = 2.50 |
What is the price of AVAV shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.32%, over one month by -6.53%, over three months by +49.04% and over the past year by +32.02%.
Is AeroVironment a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AVAV is around 245.46 USD . This means that AVAV is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.48%.
Is AVAV a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AVAV price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 278.1 | 12.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 184.7 | -25.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 283 | 14.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-09 00:16
AVAV Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 40.9m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 169.6797
P/E Forward = 98.0392
P/S = 15.9183
P/B = 14.5399
P/EG = 1.7155
Beta = 0.991
Revenue TTM = 787.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 26.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 36.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 30.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 10.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 40.5m USD (Calculated: Short Term 10.5m + Long Term 30.0m)
Net Debt = -6.57m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 13.06b USD (13.06b + Debt 40.5m - CCE 40.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 12.28 (Ebit TTM 26.9m / Interest Expense TTM 2.19m)
FCF Yield = -0.01% (FCF TTM -1.32m / Enterprise Value 13.06b)
FCF Margin = -0.17% (FCF TTM -1.32m / Revenue TTM 787.8m)
Net Margin = 5.54% (Net Income TTM 43.6m / Revenue TTM 787.8m)
Gross Margin = 36.06% ((Revenue TTM 787.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 503.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 48.78 (Enterprise Value 13.06b / Book Value Of Equity 267.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.50% (Interest Expense 1.01m / Debt 40.5m)
Taxrate = 2.22% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 882.0k / 39.7m)
NOPAT = 26.3m (EBIT 26.9m * (1 - 2.22%))
Current Ratio = 3.52 (Total Current Assets 606.5m / Total Current Liabilities 172.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.05 (Debt 40.5m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 886.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.12 (Net Debt -6.57m / EBITDA 36.2m)
Debt / FCF = -30.71 (Debt 40.5m / FCF TTM -1.32m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 862.9m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.89% (Net Income 43.6m, Total Assets 1.12b )
RoE = 5.06% (Net Income TTM 43.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 862.9m)
RoCE = 3.01% (Ebit 26.9m / (Equity 862.9m + L.T.Debt 30.0m))
RoIC = 2.97% (NOPAT 26.3m / Invested Capital 884.6m)
WACC = 12.31% (E(13.06b)/V(13.10b) * Re(12.34%)) + (D(40.5m)/V(13.10b) * Rd(2.50%) * (1-Tc(0.02)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.58%
Discount Rate = 12.34% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -1.32m)
Revenue Correlation: 82.99 | Revenue CAGR: 30.69%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -70.92%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 162.6%
EPS Growth Correlation: 76.92%
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